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An individually identified portrait and biography are not available in the reviewed sources. Use the published leadership wording and official programme links below.
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for IAAPS Gurukul Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship — Ko Cosmetic Surgery Centre.
- Leadership as published
- Dr. Kovarthini Ravikumar
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- IAAPS / Ko Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
IAAPS Gurukul Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship — Ko Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Mentor-based aesthetic training listed in the IAAPS Gurukul host directory. This attachment does not establish a registerable specialist qualification.
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Clinical participation
- Assisting and observing; confirm the permitted role with the mentor
- International applicants
- Overseas surgeons can be considered with recognised plastic-surgery qualification and local registration
- Funding
- IAAPS centre entry: Stipend: listed as 'maybe'; accommodation: no. IAAPS states that travel, accommodation and boarding are the fellow's responsibility unless agreed by the course director or institute, and that stipends and other facilities are at each centre's sole discretion.
- Application timing
- Arrange dates directly with the host
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
No cohort dates are published; the IAAPS page directs candidates to apply directly to the centre and arrange dates with it.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Plastic-surgery qualification, IAAPS membership and state medical registration; confirm current host selection criteria.
Published training
- Mentor-led aesthetic surgery training
Application route
Send the IAAPS application and supporting credentials directly to the chosen centre; request current financial and clinical terms.
Published application documents
- IAAPS Candidates Application Form, sent directly to the centre head (the Gurukul Application Form is the centre's own form)
- M.Ch. or D.N.B. plastic surgery certificate, or an equal qualification from a foreign university
- Registration certificate of the local medical council (may be obtained after the fellowship is sanctioned)
- IAAPS membership number
- Letter of recommendation from one IAAPS member other than the course director
Published contact note: Dr Kovarthini Ravikumar: surgeon.kovarthini@gmail.com; mobile 9442584409 (as printed in the IAAPS Recognised Fellowship Centres list)
Official society listing · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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